Ardashir III

Ardashir III (621-27 April 629) was Shahanshah of the Sassanid Empire from 6 September 628 to 27 April 629, succeeding Kavadh II and preceding Purandokht.

Biography
Ardashir was born in 621, the son of Kavadh II. He succeeded his father when he died from plague in 628, and his vizier Mah-Adhur Gushnasp ruled over the Sassanid Empire due to Ardashir being too young. On 27 April 629, spahbod Shahrbaraz rebelled and overthrew Ardashir, having him killed before usurping the throne.